This study provides K-12 students, as well as parents/guardians, with an understanding of the concept of plagiarism in an online academic environment. The authors begin with real world scenarios that allow the reader to understand the setting and context of the problem. The impact of plagiarism is explored through a cost benefit analysis from each…

This paper reviews the issues involved in using statistical data on multiple choice examination results as evidence of cheating among college student test-takers. Recent studies have demonstrated the large extent of academic dishonesty among American college students. Seeking to curb this trend, college faculty have been turning to statistical…